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BL06 YZS

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,823 miles

Baby seat fitted

Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Exhaust back box is corroded

o/s/f link rod has play in the ball joints

Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Baby seat fitted

Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Exhaust back box is corroded

o/s/f link rod has play in the ball joints

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box outer cover correded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S front door trim missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,252 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,152 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 27,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,538 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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BL06 YZS is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL06 YZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL06 YZS registered?

BL06 YZS is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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